I mostly crochet with 1-3 size hooks so itās totally relatableā¦ when itās extra large yarn, hands can get sore, too, but kinda differently
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I find your hands definitely get stronger as time goes on so it isnt AS bad, but still breaks are 100% needed. But youāre right, it is a different kind of sore with chunky yarn! Doesnāt burn so badly.
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Yes!! I use wooden crochet hooks and it makes a BIG difference compared to the plastic ones, it does cost a bit more, and if your buying in bulk I would definitely recommend buying the cheaper ones. If your like me (I like to use chunky yarn) then you should pick out one that you use often, for example I use my 5mm SOOOOOO much so I invested in a wooden one and it makes all the difference right now Iām working on making my whole set wooden. A thicker hook should help with the hand cramps and donāt forget to rest every once and awhile!!
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ugh I feel you 
I get so frustrated when my hands let me down esp when Iām preparing for a market! Sometimes taking a break and stretching helps, or letting it rest till the next day 
but I think iāve seen some hand compression gloves on amazon! if anyone has tried them, let us know if they help!!
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Thank you! I have very simple plastic hooks as they are cheaper. Will definitely try some wooden ones! Also heard bamboo hooks are pretty good
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Thank you for advice! Havenāt seen anyone using gloves so Iām curious to try
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I tried the hand compression gloves. I found that they only help my wrist.
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